Dyneema Scissors

Kukri said:
What we are seeing here is the very common practice, in Chinese manufacturing, of copying a design using cheaper materials and methods. In this case, as in many others, a Taiwanese or Japanese manufacturer is seen as “fair game”, and we are very lucky that @Seaworthy Lass has taken the time and trouble to do the research properly.
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If anyone is interested in buying a pair that cuts superbly without any risk, I would check first with Nusharp that they have manufactured these.

One problem with going on looks alone is that the advertised image may not necessarily match what you receive. I ran into this problem purchasing a Tait pair. They looked absolutely identical in the advertised image and I bought them confidently thinking they would be fine. What arrived was different. The cutting ability was chalk and cheese compared to the Nusharp. The supplier apologised and credited the purchase.

The first image is the Tait pair that arrived next to Amazon’s GTC pair.
The second image is the advertised Tait pair. It looks identical to the Nusharp 956 pair that it a solid colour. They produce these in whatever colour is ordered if the batch size is large enough, so do not make any decisions based on colour.
 

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KompetentKrew said:
Not read the whole thread, but Farnell also seem to have a selection: https://export.farnell.com/search?st=kevlar scissors
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The second pair would be my choice. They appear to be identical to the Nusharp 956 520 and the description matches exactly. At £25.90 they are, however, more expensive than from other suppliers.

The lightweight Knipex ones are likely to be good if working with fine dyneema or for tapering tails. they do not look like they have enough grunt for heavier duty work.
From limited personal experience of their products, but lots of users reports, Knipex (a German company) seem to supply well made tools. I purchased their Electricians’ Shears (155mm, model 95 05 155 SB). They are not high carbon and not advertised for kevlar use, but they work beautifully for their intended purpose. They are also a pleasure to handle.

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Zing said:
I don't know why people love Amazon so much. They are disloyal to suppliers, they cheat their suppliers, they promote Chinese copying and play deceitful games with locking you in to their subscription services. They are a horrible company.

There are 1030 units are available here:
RS PRO 5.5 in Stainless Steel Electricians Scissors | RS Components
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Thank you! ???

I HATE Amazon! But I had Googled Nusharp 956-520 not RS PRO 5.5 and that is probably why RS Components did not show up.

Have now ordered a pair.
 
Kukri said:
Thank you! ???

I HATE Amazon! But I had Googled Nusharp 956-520 not RS PRO 5.5 and that is probably why RS Components did not show up.

Have now ordered a pair.
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Mine arrived a few days ago. A nice addition to the tool box. You can do the job with a very sharp knife and a chopping board, but this makes things easier.
 
Zing said:
Mine arrived a few days ago. A nice addition to the tool box. You can do the job with a very sharp knife and a chopping board, but this makes things easier.
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Thanks for the introduction to RS Components, a firm whose honesty and efficiency in dealing with one small order electronically puts Amazon to shame.

Yes, I’ve been using an Opinel and a chopping board. Amazon sold me a Mainland Chinese copy of the 956-520 for £4.95 and I am sure it will be good for bacon rind.
 
I sharpened some £1 Ikea scissors on my electric wet sharpener, they cut Dyneema quite well and did a neat job of some Kevlar tape. No doubt Kevlar will take the edge off before very long.
I recall reading somewhere it's best to keep separate scissors for Glass, Kevlar and Carbon to slow down blunting? A pair of scissor which has done a fair bit of kevlar is ok for kevlar, but no good for carbon? And v/v?

A scalpel and chopping board is often the neatest.
 
Now that I think of it, another odd type of scissors which works with dyneema is the one used for horse hair :D , I tried one pair they are not as efficient as the serious ones mentioned in this thread.
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There seems to be 2 options for the RS Pro 5.5, Chrome Steel or Stainless Steel. Presumably it's the Stainless variant that's needed?
 
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